All-Stars Win Pool B, Advance to Semis at Series

Ascher is strong out of the bullpen and Collins drives in a go-ahead run as Manhattan Beach beats U.S. Central champion Holmes County, Ohio, 6-3 in nine innings.

Players Grapple With AVP's Demise

The AVP's cancellation of its 2010 tour leaves many players in volleyball limbo, from veteran pros, such as Albert Hannemann and Matt Prosser, to the younger generation, including Cayley Thurlby.

All-Stars Rout Saipan At Senior League Series

Carter Casady is razor sharp on the mound and a 9-run fourth innings leads to an 11-0 blowout as Mustangs improve to 3-0 in pool play. They get a well-deserved day off Wednesday before playing U.S. Central champion.

AVP Players, Officials Explore Their Options

Some players, such as Jake Gibb and Kerri Walsh, said they would refrain from participating in the Manhattan Beach Open due to changes in the game format.

Erickson Delivers Twice As All-Stars Win Again

Manhattan Beach third baseman has a pair of two-run doubles including the game winner in the eighth inning, leading the Mustangs to a 5-3 victory over Aruba at the Senior League World Series. The All-Stars are 2-0 in pool play.

Manhattan Open Scales Back for 50th Anniversary

Under the direction of J. Parker Saikley, the city salutes the 50th anniversary of the tournament in “old school” fashion.

Manhattan Beach Open Proceeds Without AVP

City scrambles to put on a pared-down version of the annual volleyball tournament after sponsor withdraws at the last minute.

For Parucha, A Very Tough Road Ends In Paradise

Robert Parucha, a Mira Costa High ace who battled a series of injuries before having a stellar senior season for the Bay League champion Mustangs, will play college baseball at Hawaii.

With Walk-Off Win, All-Stars Are Bound For Bangor

Ian McLoughlin delivers the big hit in the bottom of the seventh inning to push Manhattan Beach past Hilo, Hawaii, 5-4 and into the Senior League World Series. But getting to that point was anything but ordinary for the Mustangs.

All-Stars Take Down Arizona, One Win From Series

Austin Henning gets the final outs and a big save as the Manhattan Beach Senior League All-Stars eke out a 3-1 victory in semifinals of the Western Regionals. The Mustangs play Hawaii on Tuesday night for a berth in the World Series

Local Youth Serve, Set and Dig at Volleyball Camp

Beach Cities Volleyball is developing better players for local junior high school and high school teams.

Surfing Is All About Location—But Don't Ask Me Where

Getting surfers to talk about their favorite places isn't usually the easiest thing to do.

All-Stars Need Extra Innings, But Bring Home Win

Brett Clark delivers a walk-off single in the eighth inning and the Manhattan Beach Senior League All-Stars win Pool B at the Western Regionals with a 2-1 victory over Creekside Ranch. The Mustangs are two wins away from World Series.

Week in Review: Volleyball Reclaims Spotlight and Sand Dune Reopens

Six-Man sizzles—with a greater emphasis on competitive play than partying—and the city rolls out its controversial reservation system for access to the dune in Sand Dune Park.

All-Stars Crush Washington, Earning Spot in Semis

Manhattan Beach Senior League takes advantage of a weary pitching staff in rolling to a 15-0 victory at Western Regionals.

All-Stars' Patience At Plate Leads To Another Rout

Manhattan Beach Senior League All-Stars pound Oregon champion Cascade 13-4 at Western Regionals in Ontario and are 2-0 in pool play.

Surfing Means Risking Everything

Accidents are a part of surfing, but so is overcoming fear.

Mustangs Open Regionals By Ripping Red Rock

Anthony Lombardo overcomes a shaky start to strike out nine in only four innings, and the Manhattan Beach Senior All-Stars' offense continues to rack up the runs.

Six-Man Changed, But Champs Remain the Same

Team Magnum captures its third consecutive title in the Men's Open division and the Paul Martin's women team makes it back-to-back titles.

Mustangs Win Two, Lose One in Summer Shootout

Mira Costa High basketball team closes out a successful summer schedule with victories over Compton Dominguez and Monrovia and a loss to Culver City

2010 Six-Man Tournament a Tamer Party

The emphasis in this weekend's Charlie Saikley competition is more on beach volleyball and less on drinking and partying.

Mustangs Dominate Southern State Championship

Senior All-Stars crush San Diego North Park 13-6 and 22-2 to advance to the Western Regionals, making it farther in championship tournament than any baseball team from the Manhattan Beach Little League

Week in Review: Trash Talk, Remarkable Rescue and Crowd Control

A boy's life is saved, the city's new waste diversion program comes under scrutiny and the International Surf Festival rolls into town.

Lifeguards Kick Off Surf Festival

A chilly Avenue C Beach hosts the lifeguard competition.

All-Stars Clobber El Monte, Will Play for So Cal Title

Manhattan Beach Little League Senior All-Stars win Division 5 Tournament with 20-3 victory. It will get San Diego North Park in a best-of-three series for the Southern California state championship starting on Saturday in Bellflower.

Visually Impaired Catch Waves at Surf Camp

Kanoa Aquatics of Manhattan Beach offers a unique program for the blind but adventurous.

South Bay Author Unveils Surfing's Global Reach

Michael Scott Moore talks about his quest to follow the roots of surf culture around the world, chronicled in his new book “Sweetness and Blood.”

A Sizzling Lombardo Dominates El Monte

The left-hander, who will be a junior at Mira Costa High in the fall, strikes out 12 batters to lead the Manhattan Beach Little League Senior All-Stars into title game of double-elimination North Division 3 Tournament.

Erickson On a Home Run Binge For All-Stars

Third baseman hits a grand slam in a five-run fourth inning, leading the Manhattan Beach Little League Senior All-Stars past Murphy Ranch in the Division 3 Tournament. The blast is his third in as many games.

Mustangs Teaming Up With Rivals On Club Team

Players from Mira Costa High, Redondo Union, Peninsula and El Segundo have formed a winning combination this summer.

Miller Feeds His Passion With Basketball Camp

Dave Miller Basketball Camp a big draw in Manhattan Beach, where fundamentals and fun are stressed every day.

Senior All-Stars Crush San Pedro To Advance

Manhattan Beach Little League wins Sectional Tournament with 11-1 victory over San Pedro East View; opens North Divisional Tournament on Saturday

Mira Costa Advances To Bronco Super Regional

Costa bounces back from opening loss in section tournament to advance.

Staypuft Dodgeball Scores Hits On and Off the Court

The Manhattan Beach advanced Staypuft Dodgeball League started its season in a flurry of flying balls Tuesday night at the Marine Avenue AdventurePlex, as two co-ed teams tried to eliminate one another from the court.

Mira Costa Loses In Mustang District 2 Title Game

Costa All-Stars battle back through the bracket to set up a rematch for the title, but can't take down Norwalk.

Surf Files: Stand-Up Paddleboarding Moves in on Surf Turf

The growing popularity of stand-up paddleboading is making waves in surf shops and on the water.

Week in Review: Flames, Fireworks and Fake Checks

Manhattan Beach Fire assists its neighbor in putting out a restaurant kitchen blaze, and organizers announce the inaugural launch of the Six Man Reunion in Long Beach.

From Russia To Love

Mira Costa High quarterback Dennis Falcone, who spent two years in an orphanage in Russia, finds a loving home and a sport to love in Southern California.

49th Annual MB Grand Prix Races Through Town

Two first-time winners captured the top prizes in the men's and women's pro races.

From the Arctic: Belugas to Bugs

Our correspondent ventured back into the forest, finding seedlings, saplings and quarreling birds.